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Start Your MENA MIKE Award Journey

The MENA MIKE Award recognizes excellence in knowledge activation, innovation, and impact across different strategic focus areas. Organizations apply under one primary Award Category, based on the focus of their submission.

Each Award Category has a dedicated application form and tailored assessment pathway.

Who Can Apply

The MENA MIKE Award welcomes organizations of all sizes and sectors, including:

Micro Enterprises & Startups
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Large Private Corporations
Government & Public Sector Organizations
Academic Institutions
Non-Profit Organizations and Associations

Available Categories

Select one primary MENA MIKE Award Category that best reflects the focus, scope, and impact of your initiative.

Overall Excellence

MENA MIKE Award – Knowledge & Innovation Excellence. For organizations demonstrating holistic excellence in activating knowledge across human, structural, and relational capital.

Project Management

MENA MIKE Award – Project Management & PMO Excellence. For organizations leveraging project, program, portfolio, or PMO practices to deliver value, benefits realization, and innovation.

ESG & Sustainability

MENA MIKE Award – ESG & Sustainability Excellence. For organizations embedding sustainability and ESG knowledge into strategy, projects, operations, and measurable outcomes.

Academic

MENA MIKE Award – Academic Excellence. For academic and knowledge institutions advancing learning quality, employability, leadership, entrepreneurship, and societal impact.

Technology & Digital

MENA MIKE Award – Technology & Digital Excellence. For technology providers or organizations using digital, AI, and data solutions to enable knowledge activation, decision-making, and human capability at scale.

Each Award Category has a dedicated application form aligned with its evaluation focus.

Application Journey

Step 1 — Choose Category

Choose the appropriate Award Category from the five options above that best reflects the focus, scope, and impact of your initiative.
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Step 2 — Download Application Pack
Download the Application Pack for your selected Award Category. Each pack includes:
- Application Form
- Assessment Criteria
- Submission Guidelines
- MIKE Award Terms & Conditions
Download Application Pack
Note: Micro Enterprises, Startups, and SMEs may request a simplified SME Application Form tailored to smaller organizations. Please contact info@menamikeaward.com to receive it.
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Step 3 — Application Fee
USD $2,800 per submission
The fee covers:
- Independent evaluation by 3–4 senior MIKE judges
- Confidential review under strict NDAs
- A detailed expert evaluation & benchmarking report
- Eligibility for Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition
- Official MIKE Award logo usage (for winners, per guidelines)
- Access to MIKE insights, learning, and global recognition platforms
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Step 4 — Complete Application
- Complete all required sections of the form
- Provide concise, evidence-based responses
- Focus on practices, impact, and outcomes, not volume of documentation
Step 5 — Submit Entry

Submit your completed application to: info@menamikeaward.com
Deadline: 15 July 2026

What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed by 3–4 regional and global independent expert judges
All evaluations are conducted under strict confidentiality and NDAs
Each applicant receives structured feedback and benchmarking insights
Awards are granted at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels
Selected Gold winners may qualify for Global MIKE Award recognition — www.globalmikeaward.com

Application Timeline – MENA MIKE Award 2026

MENA MIKE Award Application Timeline 2026

15 July 2026 — Application Deadline — Submission of application form and payment
July – August 2026 — Independent Expert Review — Evaluation by 3–4 regional and global MIKE judges (under strict confidentiality and NDAs)
September 2026 — MENA MIKE Award Winners Announced — Bronze, Silver, and Gold recognitions confirmed — Top Gold winners invited to Global MIKE Awards
October 2026 — Global MIKE Award Submission (Gold Winners Only) — Selected MENA Gold winners apply to the Global MIKE Award
December 2026 — Global MIKE Winners Announcement
March 2027 — Global MIKE Award Ceremony

Final Note

Participation in the MENA MIKE Award is a learning and benchmarking journey, regardless of award outcome. We wish you a meaningful and successful MIKE journey.

Need Help Choosing the Right Award Category?

Contact us:
info@menamikeaward.com
+971 50 529 8970
+966 53 298 5703